HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2005-02-28 Item 4A - Budget - Transfer Funds Request for Macadam Winter Garden Project COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 05-029 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/28/05
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Macadam Winter Garden Budget Request
CATEGORY 1] Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance ['Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR Council Mayor
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SPONSOR'S The Parks Department is requesting a fund tranfer that would fund the estimated
SUMMARY construction and design costs of the Macadam Winter Garden project
REVIEWED BY X❑ COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 2/15/05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Transfer $80,000 to the Macadam Winter Garden project.
COMMITTEE Forward to COW for discussion
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$240,000 $160,000 $80,000
Fund Source: 301 Fund (page 8, 2005 CIP)
Comments: Tranfer from Cascade View Community Park phase II to Macadam Winter Garden.
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/15/05 CAP recommended to COW
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
2/28/05 Memo from Bruce Fletcher dated 2/22/05
2/28/05 Communty Affairs and Parks Committee meeting minutes from 2/15/05
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Mullet
Tukwila City Council
FROM:
Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks & Recreation
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DATE: February 22, 200~
SUBJECT: Macadam Winter Garden Budget
The Macadam Winter Garden project design team consists of the Johnson Braund Design
Group, Inc., City staff - Bruce Fletcher, Rick Still, Paul Surek and Council member Pam
Linder. The vision of the team was to design and construct a very unique four-season
garden that residents can enj oy year round.
After several design meetings, Parks and Arts Commission meetings and a public forum,
Johnson Braund has designed an outstanding garden to include walking paths, entry
structures, a water feature, educational signage, street improvements to include parking
and' a complete plant list.
With the impressive design, the reality is that the approved budgeted amount of $160,000
will not fund this proj ect. The design team has made significant cuts to the design
($40,000 water feature) and we continue to look at other cost savings measures.
The projected construction and design costs are estimated at $235,000 to $240,000. The
staff is currently applying for a parks grant and we will have volunteer planting events to
help reduce construction costs. We have worked with the Secret Gardens of Tukwila to
secure a donation for the entry structure and will solicit other donations.
After thoughtful consideration, the Parks Department is requesting to transfer funds from
another project to complete the funding of the Macadam Winter Garden. Cascade View
Community Park, phase II is funded at $115,000. The Parks Department would like to
complete phase II as an "in-house" project. The phase II would include grading, planting
and possible trail construction. If approved, transferring funds would allow the City to
complete both projects in a cost efficient manner. The Parks Commission supports this
transfer request with a 5-0 vote at their February meeting.
It is the request of the Parks and Recreation Department, to transfer $80,000 from the
Cascade View Community Park phase II, to the Macadam Winter Garden project.
Cc: Rhonda Berry, City Administrator
Community and Parks
February 15, 2005
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4. Zonin2 chan2es to amend TUC zonine at TOD The Lodging Tax Advisory Board (L TAB)
owns some land near 1-405 in the northern most section of the transit-oriented development area
(TOD) near Interurban. A proposal for a large mixed-use project south of the City property has
come in. Zoning changes are needed to allo\v that. The Committee talked about whether ~he
parking requirements were adequate to accommodate all the cars that \vould be part of the
development. Requiring one car per bedroom helped with the condo/apartments. A conditional
use design review will be used on the project.
The financial implications for the city include the fact that the general fund no\v "O\VllS" the
property, and the City has been receiving money from the L T AB to payoff the debt. Land is
needed for future rail lines on the east side of the condo development, and most of the city's land
too would be needed if the Burlington Northern railroad tracks were s\vitched from the west side
of the TOD to the east side. The city would lose the L T AB funds, but Kevin explained that
Lodging Tax was really part of the City, too, so it is not such a major loss. Jack said the City is
trying to acquire the space for the tracks move now, so it will be there \\,'hen the move is needed
for the Strander street extension. This may not happen for 10-15 years. The Committee asked for
more clarification of both the land swap and the financial implications involved. Recommend to
CO\V.
7. Macadam Winter Garden Bruce and Paul introduced Michael Brown, 'who is part of the
team working on the winter garden. Michael talked about their plan, which satisfied criteria from
winter beauty and interest, to low maintenance, tree removal and planting, and safety. About 14
3' trees \vould go along the street, and 60 more trees \vithin the park. Bruce said the plan was
stellar, but the city funds could not afford the $275k cost. To make it affordable Bruce will take
$80,000 from Phase II of Cascade View Park, saying his staff has said they can do most of the
\vork themselves. That brings city funding to $240,000, and if a \vater feature is cut, the rest of
the plan could be implemented. Take plan to Council.
8. Fourth Quarter Reports There were no problems with the fourth quarter reports.
Information.
~ Committee chair approval